روايات بقلم Nala

Hours later, the adrenaline from their clash finally caught up with Mimi. Exhausted, she completely drifted off to sleep, curled up uncomfortably on the stiff, narrow couch across from his bed. It was clearly designed for visitors but wasn't anywhere near comfortable enough for a full night's rest.The hospital room grew freezing cold as the industrial AC kicked into high gear. Mimi shivered in her sleep, pulling her legs tight against her chest and hugging her arms around her corporate blazer to stay warm.Benson watched her from his bed. The cocky, predatory edge completely melted from his face, replaced by something unusually gentle.Quietly, so he wouldn't disturb her, he unhooked himself from the heart monitor to silence the beeping. He carefully swung his massive legs out of the bed, gripping his heavy, warm blanket. Moving with surprising stealth for a guy his size, he walked across over to the couch.He leaned down and gently draped the thick blanket over her trembling shoulde

Mimi didn't lock the door. Instead, she marched straight up to the side of his hospital bed, her high heels clicking sharply against the linoleum floor.Benson’s smirk only widened as she got closer, his dark eyes tracking her every move, expecting her to tremble, to beg, or to look defeated.Instead, Mimi raised her hand and delivered a fierce, resounding slap right across his jaw.The sharp crack cut through the quiet hospital room, completely drowning out the steady beep of the heart monitor. Benson’s head snapped to the side from the sheer force of the blow.Silence fell over the room.The absolute daylight was shocked right out of him. The victorious, cocky expression vanished instantly, replaced by wide-eyed, unadulterated shock. He froze, his hand slowly rising to touch his stinging, reddening cheek. In his entire life, no one had ever dared to touch him like that, let alone a woman half his size.Mimi didn't back down. She leaned over the bed railing, getting right into his st

The freezing air of the ice rink hit Mimi’s face the next morning, instantly waking her up. She stood by the plexiglass barrier, looking professional in a sleek trench coat, her trusty clipboard gripped firmly in her hands. She was here to work. The heavy thud of hockey pads and the sharp scrape of skates on ice echoed through the arena as the team filed out for morning practice. Benson skated out last. In his full gear, his shoulders bulked up by pads while his jersey stretching over his massive frame, and dark eyes cutting through his visor, he looked like an absolute predator on the ice. He didn't even look at the coach. His eyes locked onto Mimi immediately. He skated hard toward the barrier, stopping smoothly right in front of her, spraying a small shower of ice against the glass. Before Mimi could step back, Benson casually hooked the curved blade of his hockey stick around the top of her clipboard, pulling her a few inches closer to the barrier. He leaned over the glass, a

Harrison tapped his watch, his eyes narrowing. "What is taking so long, Benson? Sign the damn paper." Harrison took a sharp step closer, leaning in to see why the pen wasn't moving. Panic shot through Mimi’s veins. If Harrison stepped any closer, he would look down. He would see Benson’s dick pressing directly into the back of her skirt. He would see the exact nature of what was happening under the cover of that folder. Mimi didn't think. She just reacted to save her life. She shifted her weight and stepped deeper into Benson’s personal space. She deliberately pushed her own hips forward, pressing her lower body hard against his thick length. It was the only way to block Harrison’s view, completely hiding Benson’s naked lap behind her own torso and the wide cardboard folder. Benson’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, then darkened with pure predatory pleasure. A low rumble vibrated deep in his chest. He absolutely loved the move. Instead of backing off, Benson took full advanta

The wet, heavy sounds in the room grew louder as Benson neared his peak. His eyes were still burning into Mimi's, watching her struggle to breathe. Suddenly, a heavy thud echoed from the outer hallway.The main doors to the locker room suite swung open."Mimi? Are you in here?"It was the General Manager's voice. Mr. Harrison. He sounded angry and impatient, his heavy footsteps clicking against the concrete floor as he walked toward the private vanity room. The clock on the wall read 11:53 PM.Panic hit Mimi like a physical blow. If Harrison walked in right now, her career was over before it even started. She would be blamed for the entire scandal."Get in the shower. Now!" Mimi hissed at the two girls. She rushed forward, grabbing the brunette's shirt and shoving both of them toward the glass steam shower stall. The girls giggled, completely unbothered, but they slid inside just as Mimi slammed the frosted glass door shut.Mimi turned around, her heart thumping wildly against her rib

The arena was full of energy after the game, but inside the private locker room, things were wild. The team had just won a huge game. Benson, the team's star player, was famous for his amazing skills on the ice and his wild behavior off it. He was not waiting to get back to his apartment to celebrate.Mimi Samson did not know the secret rules of the player's lounge, and she did not care. She was the new team coordinator. She needed Benson to sign a contract before midnight, and she was not going to let a spoiled athlete ruin her first day on the job.She threw the door open without knocking, holding a folder tightly in her hand.The words died in her throat.The main lights were low. The only light came from the mirrors on the vanity desk. Benson was leaning back on a soft leather bench. His large, tattooed body was completely bare from the waist up. His hockey pads were scattered on the floor. His skin was shining with sweat and expensive cologne.But he was not alone.Two beautiful

The car slowed to a stop before a grand building, its exterior glowing with neon lights that splashed across the night like fire. Music throbbed from within, loud enough to make Naomi’s chest vibrate even before Nick parked. She pressed her palms against her knees, her heart racing faster than the beat of the bass.“This is it,” Nick said with a grin as he slipped out of the car, circling to open her door. “Come on, baby. Trust me.”Naomi hesitated. Every sermon her mother had ever preached rang in her ears—warnings about “godless places,” about losing herself, about how girls who wandered off the righteous path always paid dearly for it. And yet, the sight of Nick’s hand stretched out for hers made her chest ache. She took it.Inside was worse—or better. Naomi couldn’t decide. The music swallowed her whole, drowning her thoughts. Bright strobe lights cut across the dance floor, catching on sweat-slick bodies pressed together, moving in wild abandon. Women in dresses so short her moth

Naomi lay awake in bed long after everyone had gone to sleep. Her room was quiet yet her heart would not settle. The words Nick had whispered in her ear at church, the promise of a surprise if she sneaked out to meet him under the old tree kept circling in her mind.At first, she told herself she wouldn’t do it, it was too dangerous, too shameful. Her father trusted her completely and her mother Lydia always said that a girl’s honor was her crown. Sneaking out at night went against everything she had been raised to believe. But then she thought of Nick’s face the way his voice softened when he called her “his girl,” and her chest tightened with longing.She rolled on her side staring at the wall. “Just one night,” she whispered to herself. “I will only see him for a little while.”The decision felt like it was pulling her apart. Guilt gnawed at her stomach but her love or what she believed was love burned hotter than her fear.Slowly, she rose from her bed the cool floor chilled her b

The church bell rang loudly that Sunday morning, calling everyone to gather. Naomi walked slowly beside her parents. She felt heavy inside, her thoughts circling what Nick had told her, and William’s face when she had rejected him. She tried to shake it off, but the uneasiness followed her into the church.The service hall was already full. The elite women sat in the front rows, their colorful hats and matching wrappers shining under the light. Their whispers floated like sharp knives through the air, little giggles hidden behind their palms. Naomi knew who they were talking about.Her father, Pastor George, was not present that day. He had traveled to a minister’s retreat. That absence made the air in the hall strange, as if authority had shifted somewhere else.When the choir finished singing, a small stir rose near the altar. William walked forward. His steps were slow, his shoulders stiff. He wore a simple shirt and trousers, his face pale.Right behind him was Camille Stevenson,

The house of the Stevenson family was a mansion that seemed to breathe power, tall marble pillars framed the entrance, shining floors reflected the silver chandeliers, and every corner spoke of wealth. Yet for William, it was not home. He lived here, yes, but never felt like he belonged.He often hid in his music room on the east wing of the house. It was the only place where he felt free, the piano waited for him with open arms, the guitar leaned quietly in the corner, and the violin lay in its velvet case, waiting for his hands to bring it alive, music was where his pain turned into something beautiful.That evening his fingers moved over the piano keys filling the room with a soft melody. It was not a happy tune, It was the sound of loneliness, a boy’s cry dressed in notes.Suddenly, the door burst open.William flinched as his fingers slipped on the keys, he looked up quickly, his stepmother, Camille Stevenson, stood there with her face twisted in rage. She held her phone tightly

Sunday morning came heavy with warmth and light, bells rang across the church compound as families arrived in their best clothes. Naomi walked beside her mother, her Bible pressed against her chest. She tried to look calm, but inside her heart beat fast. She knew Williams would be around and after the promise she gave Nick she was determined not to speak to him again.The church was already buzzing when they entered. Ushers welcomed them, the choir rehearsed one last hymn, and children ran down the aisle before their parents hushed them. Naomi hurried to her section head bent not wanting to make eye contact with anyone.But it didn’t take long.Williams spotted her from the other side of the hall, his eyes lit up the way they always did when he saw her, and before Naomi could pretend not to notice he came closer, holding a small folded note in his hand.“Naomi,” he whispered gently slipping the paper onto her hymnbook.Her throat tightened, She didn’t want to draw attention, so she ke

Choir rehearsal was supposed to be about hymns and harmonies but Naomi couldn’t focus on a single note. The moment she walked into the church hall her eyes found Nick. He leaned casually against the back wall talking with two choir girls, his smile slow and easy yet his eyes were on Naomi the entire time. Her stomach twisted after the park, after seeing him with those girls, she had promised herself she wouldn’t let his presence shake her. But one glance from him and her resolve melted. When rehearsal ended, Naomi tried to slip away quietly but before she could step out of the hall a strong hand closed around her wrist. “Naomi,” Nick’s voice was low, tight with emotion. “We need to talk.” “Nick, please I need to get home,” she whispered, glancing at the others still packing their things. “I don’t care,” he said, his grip firm. “We need to talk.” The intensity in his tone froze her feet and she let him lead her out of the hall and into one of the narrow side corridors, away from